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Skyfall is named because it looks like hundreds of boulders fell out of the sky and landed on top of each other. There is a lot of potential here, but the boulders are a bit smaller than others in the area. It's fun just to explore the caves created by the fallen boulders.

Skyfall serves as the eastern terminus of the boulderfield area and creates a barrier when you're trying to hike across the hill, especially if you're trying to go directly from The Hive to the Yellowjacket Boulder.

A steep face with holds is hard to find in the Waterville region, and The Steepness would be amazing were it not for the small boulders guarding a low start. The idea is to start as low as possible to maximize the steep climbing. Start with your left hand on a low crimp and your right heel on a pretty obvious dish at the same level as your hand. Make a hard move with your right hand to a crisp edge, and then move your left hand to a slightly sloping hold (crux). Lock off, and follow jugs to topo...[more]Browse More Classics in New Hampshire